New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram believes Tuesday's attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team has highlighted the perils of playing in the sub-continent and could have implications for those involved in the Indian Premier League.

Owais Shah Half-centuries from Owais Shah and Ravi Bopara left New Zealand chasing a target of 246 to win Wednesday’s NatWest Series clash with England at The Oval. Paul Collingwood’s side were generally kept on a tight rein by the Kiwis after being put into bat by Daniel Vettori with Kevin Pietersen making a duck. […]

Half-centuries from Owais Shah and Ravi Bopara left New Zealand chasing a target of 246 to win today’s NatWest Series clash with England at The Oval. Paul Collingwood’s side were generally kept on a tight rein by the Kiwis after being put into bat by Daniel Vettori with Kevin Pietersen making a duck. Paceman Tim […]

Ian Bell Opener Ian Bell is an injury doubt for England’s NatWest Series clash with New Zealand at The Oval on Wednesday. The Warwickshire batsman tweaked a knee when playing touch-rugby with his team-mates on the outfield. Bell looked in a degree of pain and was forced to sit out England’s subsequent net sessions. Alastair […]

Ryan Sidebottom England have been forced into making a change for Wednesday’s rain-hit second match of the NatWest Series after left-arm seamer Ryan Sidebottom suffered a slight back strain. Having claimed a convincing 114-run victory in the opening match of the five-match one-day series at Chester-le-Street, England were expected to name an unchanged line-up. But […]

Rain at Edgbaston Steady early rain delayed the start of England’s second match of the NatWest Series against New Zealand at Edgbaston as they attempt to claim a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Early morning showers delayed the start and with rain forecast for most of the day, the prospect of a full match […]

England have been forced into making a change for today’s rain-hit second match of the NatWest Series after left-arm seamer Ryan Sidebottom suffered a slight back strain. Having claimed a convincing 114-run victory in the opening match of the five-match one-day series at Chester-le-Street, England were expected to name an unchanged line-up. But once the […]

Paul Collingwood Paul Collingwood will sit down with England’s one-day squad in Durham and warn them about a possible New Zealand backlash following a convincing Twenty20 victory at Old Trafford. England romped to a nine-wicket victory with 15 balls to spare with Ian Bell winning the man-of-the-match award for a superb unbeaten 60 off only […]

Ryan Sidebottom Ryan Sidebottom wrapped up victory for England with a devastating spell on the fourth morning against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Sidebottom claimed four wickets in a 19-ball spell from the pavilion end as the New Zealanders lost by an innings and nine runs. Fittingly it was James Anderson who finished things off […]

Stuart Broad and Tim Ambrose Stuart Broad finally emerged from the shadows to make firm strides towards establishing himself as a match-winning bowler for England as they progressed towards a comprehensive final Test victory over New Zealand. The 21-year-old Nottinghamshire seamer has often been overshadowed by the performances of Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson and Monty […]

Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson both claimed career best scores as England were finally bowled out for 364 in the third Test. Sticking around: Jimmy Anderson, left, and Stuart Broad Resuming the second morning on a disappointing 273 for seven, England’s hopes of ending an 11-Test sequence without a first innings score in excess of […]

James Anderson James Anderson set new personal bests to help England to a dominant position in the third npower Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Anderson took half-a-dozen wickets in an innings for the first time in Test cricket to leave New Zealand reeling on 96 for six when bad light provided respite. The […]

ENGLAND OPENER ALASTAIR COOK WRITES FOR METRO I agreed with Michael Vaughan when he hailed our second Test victory over New Zealand as very special. The skipper felt it was one of his best comebacks since taking charge and I have to go along with that as we looked dead buried halfway through the game […]

Andrew Strauss Andrew Strauss’ defiant half-century guided England towards a crucial victory in the second npower Test on Monday as they chased a record-breaking target at Old Trafford. Resuming the fourth morning needing a further 218 runs to claim an advantage in the three-Test series on 76 for one, England began the day knowing they […]

Daniel Vettori New Zealand suffered two run-outs in three balls on the second morning of the second Test against England at Old Trafford. Despite a fine century from Ross Taylor, Jacob Oram and captain Daniel Vettori contributed significantly to their own downfalls. The upshot was that the Kiwis had moved on to 297 for six […]

James Anderson James Anderson will continue his short-pitched assault on New Zealand’s batsmen despite his role in causing a blood-spattered end to Daniel Flynn’s first Test innings at Old Trafford. The Lancashire seamer delivered a hostile spell in an attempt to intimidate New Zealand’s middle order, forcing Flynn to retire hurt after one bouncer knocked […]

Ryan Sidebottom Ryan Sidebottom instigated an impressive England fightback after New Zealand won the toss and batted in the second npower Test. Left-armer Sidebottom struck twice shortly before lunch and new-ball partner James Anderson inflicted further damage on the New Zealanders’ first innings at Old Trafford in the afternoon session. England player of the year […]

Ryan Sidebottom bowls as Darrel Hair watches on England’s policy of short-pitched bowling allowed them to continue making inroads into New Zealand’s top order during the second Test at Old Trafford. Having decided to bat first, the tourists reached 180 for four at tea with Ross Taylor threatening to take them into a promising position […]

Captain Michael Vaughan is backing England’s young attack to deliver when they travel north to face New Zealand in the second npower Test at Old Trafford, which starts on Friday. England’s attack struggled to make inroads on the final day at Lord’s yesterday, allowing the tourists to escape with a draw after they finished the […]

Jacob Oram Jacob Oram’s defiant hundred guided New Zealand to a draw against England in the first npower Test at Lord’s. Giant left-hander Oram came to the crease at 120 for four with England scenting the chance of victory – after Brendon McCullum retired hurt – and hit a 120-ball century as New Zealand hurtled […]